Vice President of Quality

HARTING Technology Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

21 days PTO, increasing with tenure

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

401(k) with 4% dollar-for-dollar match

Paid parental leave and reimbursements for tuition and fitness

Job summary

HARTING Technology Group seeks a Vice President of Quality, EHS, & Sustainability in a hybrid capacity in Elgin, IL. The role emphasizes leading integrated management systems strategies, sustainability initiatives, and quality advancements across the Americas, collaborating closely with executive teams to meet growth targets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in developing and implementing regional IMS strategies.
• Experience with ISO standards implementation and maintenance.
• Proven leadership experience in quality and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Americas IMS strategy.
• Define and report on regional IMS KPIs and targets.
• Drive sustainability programs and quality culture change.

Skills

Leadership

Sustainability

Quality Management

Change Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Direct message the job poster from HARTING Technology Group

This is a hybrid work environment for Elgin, IL

HARTING stands for strong connections – across the globe. As one of the leading international suppliers of industrial connectivity, we are connecting customers to their digital future. And as an employer? We connect around 6,000 people at our headquarter in Espelkamp and at locations worldwide. Here you’ll find great colleagues, as well as ever new opportunities and innovations revolving around IoT and artificial intelligence. In everything we do, we remain true to our roots: as a regionally connected family business that always stays firmly grounded in spite of our stellar high-tech. Here’s to your unique future with us: Yours!

Vice President of Quality, EHS, & Sustainability - Americas

We are seeking Vice President of Quality, EHS, & Sustainability - Americas (Hybrid; based in Elgin, Illinois) to be responsible for developing, executing, and driving an Integrated Management Systems (IMS) regional strategy, including strategic actions, standardization initiatives, best practices, and technology in alignment with the global strategy. The VP of Quality, EHS, & Sustainability is accountable for defining regional IMS KPIs, targets, and respective regional/local results and for leading a regional team of Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Customer Success experts. This position will drive sustainability and quality efforts throughout the Region by researching and implementing best practices and will maintain close collaboration with global, regional, and local executives.

HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go-to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value-added products, and Product Development initiatives. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer - Americas, with a dotted line to the General Manager of Quality & Technologies, the Vice President of IMS will be key to reaching our growth targets.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to:

• Lead the development of the Americas IMS strategy, standards, and processes by developing, collaborating, and implementing successful strategies
• Lead efforts to increase awareness, impact, and professionalism of Quality throughout the regional organization at all levels
• Drive Sustainability efforts to obtain vast improvements and innovations as well as impact a strong culture change throughout the Regional organization
• Accountable for maintaining the management certificates, improving the management system and performance in Q/E/HS/CSR of HARTING
• Accountable for defining and implementing the Regional/Local IMS strategy, standards, and improvement projects
• Responsible for leadership of a Regional team of Q/E/HS/CSR professionals
• Responsible for the definition and reporting of Regional IMS KPIs, targets and respective local results
• Accountable for creating efficient Regional IMS processes (i.e. external and internal audit process, complaint handling process, PPAP Processes, H&S Standards, Environmental engineering, utilizing best practices) that align with the Global Strategy
• Drive engagement for the management system and its application
• Drive and manage projects initiated by the Board or MDs
• Monitor and evaluate trends and best practices in fields of Q/E/H&S/CSR and implement for the Americas
• Analyze, identify, and communicate current and future trends related to sustainability, integrated management systems
• Act as a promotor and influencer of a strong culture of sustainability and quality for the global/regional/local team
• Travel up to 30%, including international
• Other duties as assigned

Must have skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in engineering from four-year College or University
• Advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years proven experience developing, implementing, and driving a regional IMS strategy
• Proven experience creating future organizational structures for regional and local IMS alignment to a global strategy
• Proven experience defining and driving sustainability and quality strategy programs to achieve stated objectives in a large, global company (i.e., reduction of PPM rate, climate neutral/CO2 reduction programs)
• Strong desire to implement and sustain change
• Proven leadership experience in driving automation and digitalization in the IMS field
• Implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and/or other quality related standards or certifications

HARTING Americas is a subsidiary of HARTING Technology Group, a German-based global leader in industrial connectivity solutions. We develop, manufacture, and sell the world's most durable and reliable products and solutions for use in Machinery & Robotics, Automation Devices, Rail & Transportation, Intralogistics & Conveyor Systems, Energy, and Datacenter market segments.

As a third generation, family-owned company, with over 75 years of history, we continue to create value and shape the future with technologies for people. You will discover that we work hard – to fulfill our personal, company, and customer goals, and in our commitment to our community with our holiday drives and our paid VTO (Voluntary Time Off). You will also discover that we like to have fun – like when we celebrate the holidays, host theme days and sweater parties, prost to Oktoberfest, and much more!

HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including:

Compensation:

• HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.
• This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance.
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max)
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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